US strikes hit Iranian island of Qeshm after missile attack

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The US military bombed targets on the Iranian island of Qeshm on Monday, causing five explosions, according to state news agency Irna. Washington called the strike a "defensive measure." The US confirmed the operation, stating it was a response to Iran's use of surface-to-air missiles against American targets. A US official said Tehran had previously attacked an American aircraft, and the action was not a large-scale assault. President Donald Trump suggested a larger attack might follow after the US midterm elections, mentioning potential action against "Pickaxe Mountain" in Iran during a Fox News interview.


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